Tragic Train Accident Claims Chewton Man
Charles Baker of Chewton dies after being struck near Chewton station on Sunday dawn. Coroner calls inquest. body identified by clothing. Baker, 22, was a mechanic, Mason and Odd Fellow member. funeral set for Tuesday at Disciple church with interment in Savannah cemetery.
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Chewton Station
Charles Baker
Chewton
Marshall
Cox
Ellwood
Masonic Lodge
The
Odd Fellows
William Baker
Belle Kelly
Shenango Township
Cassie Gibson
Beaver Falls
William
South New Castle
Frank
Disciple
Savannah Cemetery
Deaths of the Day Mrs Maria Ann McCracken
Mrs Maria Ann McCracken wife of David McCracken died Saturday at 472 Moore avenue after a three week illness from typhoid fever. Age 64, she was born in Plaine township daughter of Thomas Locke and lived in the county her whole life. Survived by husband four sons three daughters 24 grandchildren. Funeral at 2:30 Monday at Greenwood cemetery. Also Elsie May Johns died Sunday age 11 months. Funeral 2 PM Monday at Oak Park cemetery.
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Moore Avenue
Maria Ann McCracken
David McCracken
McCracken
Plaine Township
Thomas Locke
Wesley M. E. Church
John C. Potter
Volant
Peter Sumner
Clarence Crouser
Ernest
John
Walter
Anson McCracken
Greenwood Cemetery
Elsie May
Daniel Johns
Long Avenue
Agnes
Mabel
Sidney
Oak Park Cemetery
Infant Anna Murray Dies at One Day Old
Mr and Mrs Patrick Murray of 269 West Washington street were bereaved Sunday morning at 6 o clock by the death of their infant daughter Anna aged one day The funeral was held Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock with interment in St Vitus cemetery
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Patrick Murray
West Washington Street
Anna
St. Vitus’ Cemetery
Pettigrew accuses GOP of 1912 election stunt
Former U S Senator Robert F Pettigrew says the Republican national committee offered him ten thousand dollars to stump for Watson in 1912. Pettigrew, after a talk with W J Bryan, claims the bid aimed to boost Parker opposition in the Dakotas. He says he will reveal all if denied by GOP leaders, which he doubts.
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United Press
Mitchell
S. D
W. J. Bryan
U.S
Robert F. Pettigrew
Republican National Committee
Senate
Thomas F. Watson
Pettigrew
National Committee
Dakotas
Judge Parker
Salon
Post Office Team Loses to Edenburg in Tight 7-6 Game
The mail carriers fell 7 to 6 at Edenburg with four key players sidelined McBride Eagan Holpinger and McIver. Manager Harry Moore blames biased umpiring as Edenburg pulled ahead late. Score shows a close, disputed contest.
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McBride
Eagan
Holpinger
Mcliver
Edenburg
Harry Moore
Fatal Current in School Fence at Columbus
A 10 year old boy Joseph Knight died and three others were seriously injured at Mound Street School in Columbus when an iron fence became heavily charged with electricity. Injured are Robert Knight 7 brother of Joseph, Vermillion 9, and Harry Bowers 12.
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United Press
Columbus
Mound Street
Joseph Knight
Robert Knight
Ne Aoa A ci Ed
Yancis Vermillion
Agei
Harry Bowers
How Uncle Sam’s Forests Are Protected From Fire
An 1908 overview explains vast forest fire losses and government precautions. It notes a $30,000 annual firefighting cost on national forests protecting about 18 million acres. Fire patrols totaling 1,351 rangers. 160 miles of road and 3,300 miles of trails. firebreaks. telephone lines. and widespread cooperation with settlers, all aimed at preventing fires and reducing losses.
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W. J. McGee
United States Department of Agriculture
Sam
California
Forest Service
United States
Anti-Tuberculosis Congress Opens in Washington
In Washington D C the Sixth International Congress of Tuberculosis opened with 30 foreign reps and leading medical scientists. Secretary Carter’s address on behalf of President Roosevelt praised international cooperation and highlighted tuberculosis as a grave national issue. The opening session led to seven sectional meetings focused on conquering the white plague and related hygienic and economic concerns.
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United Press
Washington
International Congress of Tuberculosis
New National Museum
Roosevelt
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury Cartel
United States
Bryan’s Scheme to Be Aired at Bankers’ Convention
Denver hosts the American Bankers Association as 3,000 bankers gather for the annual meeting. W. J. Bryan’s proposed bank deposit guarantee tops the agenda along with Aldrich currency and money-order safeguards. Sessions focus on savings banks trust companies and the impact of recent panics.
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United Press
Denver
Col
W. J. Bryan
American Bankers’ Association
Pierre Jay
Massachusetts
Savings Banks
John C. Griswold
New York
Trust Company
Breckenridge Jones
St. Louis
New York City
L. F. Gillespie
F. H. Fries
Winston-Salem
N. C
Congress
Mrs Rice's Lind Found Her Out In Murder Case
Mrs Abbie C Rice testified for the third time at a preliminary hearing for Charles E Davis charged with first degree murder in the Dr Fred Rustin case. Defense attorney Gurley cross examined as three Davis brothers watched, witnesses recounted revolting scenes and a 16 year old spectator was removed.
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Omaha, Neb
Abbie C. Rice
Fred Rustin
Charles E. Davis
W. F. Gurley
Davis
Latham Davis
Dr. Austin
Gurley
Irl
Austin
English
Rice
Captain Eyster Here Last Night in City
Captain Charles Eyster formerly of the Volunteers of America conducted baptism services for the Volunteers in the city last night baptising the infant son of William Lyons. Eyster left New Castle seven years ago and has since worked at various places with noted success while warmly welcomed by friends.
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Charles Eyster
The
Volunteers of America
William Lyons
Eyster
New Castle
Hana
Sudden Death of Prospect Man James Foster
James Foster 72, longtime Prospect resident, died unexpectedly Sunday afternoon as he fed cattle near his home. Survived by wife Garvey and four children, his funeral is set for Tuesday at 2 PM at the late residence with burial at Prospect Ur. P. cemetery. he was a devout Christian and Prospect U. P. church member.
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James Foster
Prospect
Foster
Prospect U. P. Church
Garvey
C. E. Wilson
Brockwayville
Heyl
Evans City
Frank
Slippery Rock
Ford
Ralph
Butler
Prospect Ur. P
The Balloon Guard and Mars Visitor Meet
A man from Mars examines a vast steel frame over the city that serves as a balloon guard. An officer explains the frame keeps airships from dropping items on the town, recounting past incidents ending with a mayor felled by a cheese sandwich. The visitor notes the odd scene with curiosity.
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Mars
City Hall
Volapuk
Ingenious Bottle Stopper Shrinks Calcutta Soft Drink Losses
Consul General William H. Michael notes a new blown glass bottle with a round stopper in the neck that is forced upward by gas to seal. An expert can pour half and shake the bottle to push the ball up for later use, a design superior to corks. A wooden cup gadget with a nipple is placed over the stopper to press it down, controlling gas release and foam while enabling partial pours.
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Calcutta
William H. Michael
Imaginary Necessities and Panic Reflections
A writer in Appleton's argues that many panics arise from imaginary needs. He cites varied earners and a retired New Yorker who once thrived but later had to borrow to survive during hard times. The piece links financial overreach to susceptibility in economic downturns.
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Appleton
Stock Exchange
One Must Rise to Fall Theophe Gautier Quote
A brief quotation appears noting that true ascent requires glimpsing heaven, even if fleeting, and contrasts it with a life spent crawling on earth. The line emphasizes beauty in brief triumph over mundane endurance.
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Theophile Gautier
The Open Door and the Value Behind It
A note on doors in a school or theater opening outward and the idea that such a feature could someday be worth a million to the person who controls it. The piece hints at practical and symbolic importance of architectural choices.
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Shila
Hearst Promises More Political Bombs Ahead
William R. Hearst, en route to Denver to meet independent candidate Thomas L. Hisgen, says he still has letters to publish. He claims the new letters will reveal political treachery and ignominy of Republican and Democratic leaders, and that more corroborating evidence exists for the old charges.
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United Press
Chisago
William_ R. Hearst
Hearst
Denver
Thomas L. Hisgen
Independence Party
New York
Appointment of Joseph Stewart as Assistant Postmaster General
The president named Joseph Stewart of Missouri as second assistant postmaster general to replace the resigned Jas. T. McCleary. Stewart, with long post office experience, previously headed the division of railway adjustment.
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United Press
Washington
Joseph Stewart
Missouri
Jas. T. McCleary
Stewart
Post Office
Division of Railway Adjustment
Building collapses in East Boston burying workers
Boston Sept 28 a four story brick factory building at Jefferies Point East Boston collapsed at noon burying a number of employes one body has already been taken out
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United Press
Boston
Jefferies Point
Grumbling as Social Tool in London Lodging Tale
A Youth's Companion excerpt notes that complaint can have social value. The narrator, after a week in London, defends the breakfasts while the housekeeper cites his reluctance to grumble as a reason for poor service, illustrating a cultural stance on grumbling.
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Richard Grant White
John Bull
England
London
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